BETHEL HIGH SCHOOL
Bethel High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Bethel School District school district, located in Bethel, CT with about 896 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 86 teachers, Bethel High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Bethel High School, located at 300 Whittlesey Drive in Bethel, Connecticut, serves as the singular public high school for the Bethel Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the institution aims to prepare its students for a variety of post-secondary pathways, including higher education, vocational training, and the workforce.
Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Bethel High School provides a diverse range of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletic programs, student organizations, and arts initiatives. These programs are designed to promote leadership, teamwork, and social responsibility among the student body. Through a combination of rigorous academic standards and a supportive school culture, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded, informed citizens who are prepared to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
For more information, contact Bethel High School at (203) 794-8600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Bethel, CT 06801-1517
(203) 794-8600
BETHEL HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Bethel, CT with about 896 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Bethel School District
- Total Students:
- 896
- Teachers:
- 86.62
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 896 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BETHEL HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.
- White
- 71.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 16.1%
- Asian
- 7.8%
- Black or African American
- 2.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 45.5%
- Male
- 54.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.